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vonjet 09-17-2008 09:34 PM

Push Button Starter
 
Anybody used one of these cool push button starters in their airplane? I am using a push button start and Id like to find something unique. Anybody know if these will work in Aircraft?
http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/IGN2001B.htm

Mike Ice 09-17-2008 09:51 PM

starter button
 
Vonjet,

I can't imagine why one of those buttons wouldn't work and they look pretty cool. Go for it. It is your plane.

Mike Ice

JohnJacobsen 09-18-2008 04:35 AM

How big are they? Couldnt find any specs.

Geico266 09-18-2008 05:29 AM

I have flown planes with push buttons and from a safety stand point they are not a good idea. There is no key to lock the aircraft's ignition. Anyone can get it the plane turn on the master and push the button. :eek:

Story Time: I am reminded of SnF a few years ago where a customer was sitting in a light sport display plane and said; "What does this button do"? The Rotax 912S engine started full throttle, plane shot across a busy area, hit a ditch, went airborne, and then crashed into 3 cars. :eek: Push button stater? NOT a good idea in an airplane.

Go with the key lock. When the key is on dash or in your pocket the plane cannot be started.

Mark Castle-Smith 09-18-2008 05:53 AM

The specs from the manufacturers web site are as follows:

Switch Acutation Style: Push Button
Circuit Activation: Momentary
Amp Rating: 10A
Volt Rating: 12V
Terminal Type: Screw
Material: Plastic
Quantity: Sold Individually
Mounting Size: 24mm or 31/32"



Note that the he amp rating on the specifications does not say whether this is a rating for a resistive or inductive load

On face value this switch should be fine, especially if it has been design to control a car's starter contactor. However I would call the seller to clarify (don't mention it is for an aircraft!) as a contactor is a highly inductive device that is very hard on its controlling switch (don't forget to install the spike controlling diode).

However I do agree that installing a push button switch without protection is probably not a good idea in an aircraft, but if you want the look of this switch you could always protect the starter circuit with a hidden switch or using a simple SPST key switch in the circuit.

Mark

Mel 09-18-2008 07:08 AM

Don't count on it!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Geico266 (Post 257066)
Go with the key lock. When the key is on dash or in your pocket the plane cannot be started.

I have seen MANY aircraft ignition switches that were worn enough that the key would come out with the switch in the "left" position. I had a friend whose Swift started with a small turn of the prop. The airplane had been sitting for days and the mixture was at ICO.

bsacks05 09-18-2008 07:36 AM

I love my push to start button from B&C. I also keep a throttle lock on when I'm not in the plane. Come to think of it though, wouldn't a mixture lock be better?

mannanj 09-18-2008 08:02 AM

Push Button
 
According to the item description, it requires a key to illuminate, and I suppose arm the starter button.

Go for it!

Sam Buchanan 09-18-2008 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsacks05 (Post 257101)
I love my push to start button from B&C. I also keep a throttle lock on when I'm not in the plane. Come to think of it though, wouldn't a mixture lock be better?

I too am a fan of the push-to-start switch. I have had to dig the ignition switch key out of my pocket after getting buckled up...........zero times! :D

Never worried about unauthorized or accidental use of the plane. Hardly anyone can figure out how to get past the tip up canopy latch. :)

N520TX 09-18-2008 08:29 AM

S-2000
 
My Honda S-2000 has a starter button - when I test drove it yrs back I thought it was the coolest thing. When I started work on my 7a back in 2003, I just knew it had to have one as well. I managed to locate a genuine honda starter button (http://www.handa-accessories.com/s2000-03.html near the bottom of the page) and sure enough, it's in my 7a. It's not rated to carry the starter current itself, so a relay was required.



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